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FM57 OCO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,429 mi
Last recorded51,429 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 OCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 51,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength And Outer sill chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength And Outer sill chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,020 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 44,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 21,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,963 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FM57 OCO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 OCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM57 OCO registered?

FM57 OCO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FM57 OCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 OCO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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